What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Penzance?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Penzance?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Penzance is to fly and train which takes 8h 21m and costs £55 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Inverness to Penzance?

The distance between Inverness and Penzance is 654 miles. The road distance is 699.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Penzance without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs £230 - £700.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Penzance?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Inverness to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Penzance bus from?

Inverness to Penzance bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Penzance train from?

Inverness to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Penzance?

The best way to get from Inverness to Penzance is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs £230 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 20h.

Where does the Inverness to Penzance bus arrive?

Inverness to Penzance bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Penzance train arrive?

Inverness to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Penzance is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Inverness to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Inverness to Penzance - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Penzance by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
8h 21m
£55–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus
20h
£46–110
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance
15h 2m
£233–680
Drive 695.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Penzancecar 695.8 mi
11h 53m
£168–243
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
4. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 5m
£87–447
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane INV - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
10h 55m
£140–380
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
12h 1m
£71–297
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane ABZ - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
14h 18m
£140–342
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
5. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
12h 1m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain
13h 3m
£132–302
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Penzancetrain
18h 21m
£189–346

Inverness to Penzance by train

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15h 2mAverage Duration

£233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 650.1 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Penzance, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Penzance via Edinburgh Waverley in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Penzance Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 20h.

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